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Partner Agencies working collaboratively to fight child abuse
Gulf Coast Kid's House serves as a safe place for abused children to talk about abuse issues in a non-threatening environment. The key concept behind Gulf Coast Kid's House is that an abused child only has one place to go to tell his or her experience of abuse. Prior to Gulf Coast Kid’s House when a child was abused, he or she had to repeat the abuse experience at numerous agencies across Escambia County.
Representatives within Gulf Coast Kid's House work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive and child-centered response to child abuse cases. The primary focus is ensuring that children who are victims of abuse will not be traumatized by the intervention system that is intended to help and protect them. The Gulf Coast Kid’s House houses/hosts a Multidisciplinary team, which consists of many agencies.
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
Investigates and collects evidence. Interviews suspect and witnesses. Prepares arrest warrants, attends and testifies in court.
Pensacola Police Department
Investigates and collects evidence. Interviews suspect and witnesses. Prepares arrest warrants, attends and testifies in court.
Department of Children and Families
Receives child abuse reports and investigate the allegations of abuse.
Child Protection Team
Conducts child forensic interviews, specialized interviews with non-offending family members, medical exams, and psychosocial assessments for victims and families.
Office of the State Attorney
Reviews case information. Files formal charges. Interviews victims and non-offending caretakers in preparation for court. Attends/conducts depositions. Discusses case with defense attorney and judge. Prepares and prosecutes case to resolution.
Lutheran Services Florida
Mental health treatment for child victims, siblings, and non-offending caretakers of physically and sexually abused children. Provides crisis intervention including suicide risk assessment and referrals.
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Dine Out and Do Good
Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH) is celebrating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month by inviting local restaurants and eateries to raise funds and awareness all month long. Interested establishments will commit to serving one “blue” item for the month of April, with a portion of proceeds from that item going to support victims of child abuse in Escambia County.
Gulf Coast Kid's House Blue Wahoos Fundraiser
Gulf Coast Kid’s house is kicking off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with the Blue Wahoos. On Sunday, April 10th, Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH) will be on-hand with an information table. Celebrate all weekend long by purchasing a specialty drink called "Light up Lemonade" at the Section 110 snack cart and $2 from every purchase will go to support GCKH and child abuse prevention efforts in Escambia County.
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